1. 1. Asia Matters Ireland China Business Summit 8 July 2015 Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin The Role of Twin Cities in Driving Business Partnerships
2. 2. 8 July 2015 Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin New Opportunities in Beijing Under the One Belt and One Route Initiative Shui Yong Deputy Director General, Beijing Investment Promotion Bureau
3. 3. One Belt and One Route is an Unprecedented Opportunity
4. 4. Beijing is a Metropolitan City with a Vigorous Economy 21330.8 GDP in 2014 (100 million yuan in RMB) 7.3% 16626.3 Added value of the tertiary industry in 2014 (100 million yuan in RMB) 7.5% 9098.1 Total retail sales of consumer goods in 2014 100 million yuan in RMB 8.6%
5. 5. Beijing is One of the Most Influential Cities in China
6. 6. Beijings Urban Strategic Positioning Political Center Cultural Center International Exchange Center Scientific & Technological Innovation Center
7. 7. Beijing will Further Upgrade the Openness of the Service Industry 1.66 added value of the tertiary industry in 2014 (trillion yuan RMB) 7.5% key sectors for opening up science & technology services Internet & information services culture & education services financial services business & tourism services health & medical services
8. 8. Beijing has a Unique Strength in Developing the High-tech Industry Beijings universities 89 Scientific research institutes 287 7.7 Undergraduates In 2014 147,000 Postgraduates In 2014 77,000
9. 9. Beijing Focuses on Developing the High-tech Industry New Generation IT Biomedicine New Energy Mobile Internet Energy Conservation Medical Devices New Energy Vehicles &Environment Protection Financial Leasing Finance Lease Internet Finance Petty Loan Service Projects Finance Projects International School International Hospital High-end Elderly Care E-commerce Cultural & Creative Projects Fashion Design Movie & Television Entertainment
10. 10. Beijing has Strength for Outbound Investment 54.61 Overseas direct investment in 2014 ($100 million ) 77.59%
11. 11. Pragmatic Cooperation & a Win-win Goal